Artisan Food Sourcing & Vendor Relations Lead

Gourmet Foods International; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Free college tuition

401(k) with matching

Profit sharing

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Team member discount

Professional development programs

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International seeks Team Members passionate about artisan food to source and bring innovative products to market. You will build relationships with artisan producers, forecast and market gourmet products, and travel to visit vendors as needed.

You will collaborate with internal teams, manage purchase orders, monitor inventory, and maintain supplier data to ensure accuracy and cost efficiency across distribution centers.

Qualifications

• A college degree is required.
• 3–5 years of food industry experience, preferably in imports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience working in a large, complex multi-location distribution center organization.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to recognize future trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Taste and source new artisanal and imported products.
• Travel domestically and internationally to visit key and new vendors.
• Create purchase orders for timely replenishment of all Distribution Centers.
• Use negotiation skills to ensure the lowest cost to market.
• Communicate with vendors and sales team to ensure optimal sales.
• Monitor inventory at all Distribution Centers and manage transfers to reduce waste.
• Maintain supplier and item data for accuracy.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Organized supply management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Attention to detail

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gourmet Foods International seeks Team Members passionate about artisan food to source and bring innovative products to market. You will build relationships with artisan producers, forecast and market gourmet products, and travel to visit vendors as needed.

You will collaborate with internal teams, manage purchase orders, monitor inventory, and maintain supplier data to ensure accuracy and cost efficiency across distribution centers.